Recently someone asked, “What are some simple, but great things?” Simplicity is great. As Mother Teresa said, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” What great things can simply transform your life? Being with Nature Often times, in the hustle and bustle of life, we …
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Anger can be a useful tool when used with awareness and a purpose. However, most of the anger is useless and harmful. Remembering and practicing the following may be helpful. Others are not responsible for your anger. When you are angry, mostly it is because of the accumulated anger that is already present in you. …
In her work as a physical therapist, Medha Garud has witnessed first-hand the empowering effects of an Ayurvedic lifestyle. Through the practice of Ayurveda, we have the ability to heal our bodies, rewire our minds, and extend our lives. Read on to hear Medha’s thoughts on spinal care, pain management, and holistic health. …
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Summer is fun—lots of fresh air, sunshine, outdoor activities, and socializing abound! But unless we maintain balance, we may find our energy sapped and tapped from excesses when we overindulge or work hard out in the heat. In spring and the onset of summer, we see lots of vibrantly colored, hearty plants and flowers. Having …
Going With the Flow March tends to be that time of year that is like a line from the movie Forrest Gump: “Life is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re gonna get.” Because the weather can be so unpredictable at this time of year, things are not black and white in terms of …
We recently caught up with Philip Fraser, who has been teaching the Art of Silence since the early 1990s, to talk about the power of stillness and alignment. Philip offers his insights on letting go of distractions, becoming more present and aligned, and channeling balance and energy through the practice of stillness. Being in Alignment …
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Spirituality is not just about religion. It is about the connection you feel to the world as a whole. Human beings were not meant to feel alone. We are social animals that have, throughout our history, felt ourselves as a part of nature—one that has its own spirit, and is not simply a vessel of …
Are you completely, wildly, head-over-heels in love with your life? The Stillpoint Group wants the answer to be an enthusiastic “YES!”. The Stillpoint Group created the From Here to Where Retreat to help participants “live outrageously”. She believes that a passionate, meaningful life is within reach for each and every person, and that health, happiness, and …
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Ryan shares about his experience doing a yoga teacher training program in Boone with Val Spies, teacher trainer and head of Lotus Pond Yoga. Right after high school I was a little lost and I did not know where to go. In my first few years of college I started doing yoga. Finding yoga helped …
I was at a crossroads going on adventures, doing trade work, and not really knowing what I wanted to do next. I decided to look up teacher training. This one being located in the mountains and the peacefulness is everything I’m all about. My experience has been amazing. I changed a lot …
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